Category Archives: Birds

Malabar Headland Visit – 31 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I met up with Sue at Maroubra Beach and then we headed out to spend most of the day out in Malabar Headland National Park. Whenever we visit Malabar Headland, we hope to observe Peregrine Falcons, but it is best … Continue reading →

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Greenway Bird Survey – 28 March 2026

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. The weather was cool, and perhaps due to that there was not that much birdlife about this time. Here are some photos. Rainbow Lorikeet

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Historic Audley Horse Troughs Reinstated – 27 March 2026

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Dave Noble

Back in August 2026, Bob and myself had visited two historic horse troughs that had been removed from their original location in Royal National Park and dumped at the NPWS tip at Artillery Hill. We had hoped that heritage items … Continue reading →

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More Raptors at Long Reef – 25 March 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day at Long Reef, mainly photographing the Ospreys. When I arrived, I looked down and spotted an Osprey in flight – At the bottom on the beach, I spotted an Osprey perched –

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Birds and Fungi at Nurragingy Reserve – 23 March 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dave Noble

I spent a very pleasant day at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside with Valerie and Sue. It was mostly fine during our visit – except for a storm during the morning. It was relatively quiet when we arrived. We looked along … Continue reading →

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Watsons Bay to Dover Heights Walk – 17 March 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Dave Noble

I suggested walk to Sue – from Watsons Bay to The Gap and then walking along the Coastal Path south and then seeing how far we would get. I met Sue, and her friend Neville at Circular Quay and caught … Continue reading →

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Ospreys at Long Reef – 15 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since I had visited Long Reef, so it was nice to return and then find the local Ospreys were still around in numbers. When I arrived, I observed four Ospreys. Two perched in trees a … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and Along the Cooks River – 14 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. This time, I joined the group surveying at Tempe Wetlands. Here are some of the birds we saw in the wetlands and their hinterland.

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 March 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dave Noble

I took part in the monthly survey with the Mudlarks along the Cooks River. This month the group surveyed upstream – from Ewen Park to the Boat Harbour, and then to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and back along that … Continue reading →

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More Cooks River Birds – 4 March 2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Dave Noble

I made a visit to Gough Whitlam Park on the Cooks River to see what birds were about. I had a pleasant afternoon. Here are some photos –

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